And sure I can skate, as long as I get to hold the outer railing of the rink.

I'm sure I could act my way out of this paper bag. Adam Sandler and David Spade have been doing this for years.

Regardless, Saline, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor...they're coming!

July 16, 2008: Ann Arbor News: Those are among the attributes the casting company is looking for in extras it is hiring for Drew Barrymore's movie "Whip It." Flower Films - Barrymore's production company - has set up its offices in Saline.

The casting company hired by Barrymore released an e-mail press release this week saying it is seeking extras for the movie, which is based on a teenage girl's discovery of the roller derby world.

The casting company Real Style wants anyone 18 or older interested in being an extra to send a photo, along with their name, date of birth and contact information to info@realstyleonline.com, according to Kathy Remski, who along with Rose Gilpin is one of the two partners of Real Style.

Now, while this may be all well and good for the Michigan economy, I do find issue with a film about roller derby being named "Whip It." That title should be reserved for only one of two things: 1) a documentary about the life, times and music of the band Devo or 2) a documentary about kids who abuse inhalants, particularly whippits.